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Band Hatton Button Fined £46,000 for AML Regulation Breaches
Coventry-based law firm Band Hatton Button (BHB) has been fined just over £46,000 for non-compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML)...
Aug 1, 20242 min read


FINMA Scrutinizes UBS’s Vetting of Risky Credit Suisse Clients Amid Integration Efforts
Switzerland’s financial supervisor, FINMA, has been closely examining how UBS vets high-risk wealthy clients from Credit Suisse as part...
Aug 1, 20243 min read


Treasury Official Criticizes Florida ‘Anti-Woke’ Law for Undermining AML/CFT Compliance
A Treasury Department official has voiced strong concerns that Florida’s new “anti-woke” banking law, along with similar laws in other...
Jul 31, 20243 min read


State Street Bank to Pay $7.5 Million Fine for Sanctions Violations by Subsidiary
State Street Bank & Trust Co. has agreed to pay a $7.5 million fine to settle allegations from the Treasury Department’s Office of...
Jul 31, 20242 min read


Rise in Finance Firms Testing AI for Compliance and Risk Management, Moody's Study Reveals
A growing number of finance firms are exploring the use of AI for compliance and risk management, according to a recent study by Moody's....
Jul 31, 20242 min read


SEC Awards $37 Million to Whistleblower Amidst Retaliation Claims
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced its second $37 million whistleblower award in as many weeks, with four...
Jul 30, 20242 min read


CPPA Deputy Director of Enforcement Reveals Active Investigations and Future Plans
The enforcement division of the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) is actively investigating over ten businesses suspected of...
Jul 30, 20243 min read


Chinese Cybercrime Syndicate Linked to European Sports Sponsorships Continues Operations
A comprehensive report from cybersecurity firm Infoblox has unveiled the operations of an extensive Chinese cybercrime network, which...
Jul 30, 20245 min read


Russian Billionaire Petr Aven’s Estate Forfeits £784,000 in Landmark NCA Investigation
In a landmark decision, the estate of Russian billionaire Petr Aven has agreed to forfeit £784,000 following a milestone investigation by...
Jul 30, 20242 min read


Banque Havilland Faces Loss of Key Banking Licence Amid AML Concerns
Banque Havilland, a well-known private bank based in Luxembourg, is on the brink of losing a critical banking license, as reported by...
Jul 29, 20242 min read


ECB Urges European Banks to Enhance Cybersecurity Measures Following Extensive Stress Test
The European Central Bank (ECB) has called for banks across Europe to bolster their defences against cyber attacks in light of a recent...
Jul 29, 20242 min read


Yellen Announces Initiative with Amazon Basin Governments to Combat Illicit Nature Crimes
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has unveiled a new initiative in collaboration with Amazon basin governments aimed at disrupting...
Jul 29, 20243 min read


UK Banks Collaborate with NCA in Major Anti-Financial Crime Initiative
In a groundbreaking initiative, seven major UK banks, including Barclays, NatWest, and Lloyds, have begun sharing financial crime data...
Jul 29, 20244 min read


Revolut Secures UK Banking Licence After Three-Year Regulatory Hurdle, Eyes Expansion
Revolut, one of Europe’s leading fintech firms, has secured a UK banking licence after a protracted three-year regulatory battle. The...
Jul 26, 20242 min read


MONEYVAL Report Bolsters Jersey’s Reputation Against Illicit Finance Claims, Says Minister
Ian Gorst, Jersey’s Minister for External Relations and Financial Services, asserts that the latest MONEYVAL evaluation should dispel...
Jul 26, 20242 min read


Coinbase Fined £3.5 Million by UK’s FCA for Lax Money Laundering Controls
Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges globally, has been fined £3.5 million ($4.5 million) by the UK's Financial Conduct...
Jul 26, 20242 min read


CFPB Warns Against Intimidating Potential Whistleblowers with Broad NDAs
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued a warning to companies against using broad nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) to...
Jul 26, 20242 min read


MONEYVAL Commends Jersey's AML Efforts, Urges Greater Focus on Practical Enforcement
MONEYVAL has given Jersey a broadly positive review in its latest in-depth assessment, indicating that the British Crown Dependency has...
Jul 25, 20242 min read


OFAC Requires Reporting of Russian Sovereign Assets by August 2 Under New REPO for Ukrainians Act
Financial institutions holding Russian sovereign assets must report them to the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control...
Jul 25, 20242 min read


China's Supreme Court Enforces Strict Penalties for Cross-Border Gambling Crimes
China’s Supreme Court has mandated courts nationwide to continue imposing severe penalties on individuals involved in cross-border...
Jul 25, 20241 min read
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